Caterpillar 306E2

The 2024 Caterpillar 306E2 at 1100 hours: What You Are Buying

This 2024 Caterpillar 306E2 presents 1100 documented hours on a 6.2 Tons platform. The machine carries the available unit-specific inspection material with dated photographs, the hour meter is backed by rollback detection, and a live walk-around is arranged after your enquiry is reviewed of request. The unit is ready for export from Shanghai, and the CIF price is confirmed in writing for the destination port.

The CAT C2.4 Turbo Under the Hood

The Caterpillar 306E2 is driven by the CAT C2.4 Turbo developing 43 kW (57.7 HP). The power unit is listed against the OEM serial records, and the Tier 3 / China Stage III rating is documented in the file. The Full Hydrostatic layout is standard for the class, and the meter's 1100 hours reading is cross-checked by ECU scan during the audit. The inspection report logs the engine pressures and temperatures at running temperature.

Work Cycle: Dig Depth, Force and Swing

The Caterpillar 306E2 is documented for 4.68 m of dig depth, 7.24 m of reach and 68 kN of bucket force at 34.3 MPa pressure. With the 0.23 m³ bucket fitted and a swing rate of 11.5 rpm, the machine holds a steady production cycle in bulk and trench work. Hydraulic pressures are logged per function in the inspection report, and the values are confirmed against the OEM spec sheet.

Undercarriage and Track System

The running gear uses 450 mm track shoes over 3.65 m of track length, holding ground pressure at 32 kPa. The undercarriage condition is documented in the inspection: Good condition, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes). Track adjustment was listed during the audit, and roller and idler seals were checked for leaks. For sites with soft fills or abrasive ground, this track package spreads the 6.2 Tons working weight across a longer footprint.

Operator Station and Routine Checks

Inside, the Caterpillar 306E2 offers the ROPS / FOPS documented enclosed cab with air conditioning and a control layout suited to full-shift work. The 410 L fuel tank keeps the machine working through long cycles, and 440 mm of ground clearance clears typical site obstructions. The audit verifies the operator station functions, lighting and service access, with the findings photographed and dated in the file.

Applications and Markets for This excavator

In practice, this Caterpillar 306E2 covers port and aggregate programs well, and HMP ships this class of excavator to buyers in Philippines, Indonesia and the wider region. The 6.2 Tons working weight and the 0.23 m³ configuration fit the production profile, and the audit report is available before any deposit. The unit is demonstrated live on camera before the export paperwork begins.

The HMP unit-specific inspection and What Ships in the File

The inspection file for this 2024 Caterpillar 306E2 includes the HMP unit-specific inspection material with dated photographs, the hour-meter evidence, where available for the 1100 reading, and the ECU scan results. The machine can be inspected live on video after your enquiry is reviewed, with the serial number on camera. Third-party survey options are available at the yard before shipment.

Shipping This Caterpillar 306E2: CIF Terms and Documents

Shipping this Caterpillar 306E2 under CIF covers ocean freight, port charges and the export document pack from Shanghai. The quote is issued in writing after your enquiry is reviewed and held for seven days. HMP confirms the destination requirements with the customs authority or the buyer's licensed broker before the vessel sails, and the inspection report travels with the shipment.

Maintenance Story of This Caterpillar 306E2

The 1100 hour reading on this 2024 Caterpillar 306E2 reflects a machine that has passed its first service cycle, and the maintenance record in the file documents the checks completed at the yard. The HMP report logs the engine oil analysis, filter condition and fluid levels with dated photos. For a used excavator, the value is in this paper trail, and it travels with the sale.

Pre-Purchase Checklist for the Caterpillar 306E2

Before any funds move, buyers can check four things on this 2024 Caterpillar 306E2: the hour-meter evidence, where available for the meter reading of 1100 hours, the dated inspection photos of the engine and hydraulics, the serial number shown live on camera, and the written CIF quote itemized for the destination port. The machine is demonstrated live on video after your enquiry is reviewed, and third-party survey can be booked at the yard if you want an independent check.

Operating Costs That Matter in This Class

Running costs on this Caterpillar 306E2 are shaped by the 410 L fuel capacity and the service intervals documented in the file. The HMP report verifies the condition of the components that carry the first-year spend: filters, fluids, undercarriage and hydraulic seals. Buyers review this cost profile in the inspection file before payment.

Value Position of the Caterpillar 306E2

The 1100 hour reading on this 2024 Caterpillar 306E2 sits inside the first major service cycle, which is where used buyers in the 6.2 Tons class see the best balance of condition and price. The CAT C2.4 Turbo powertrain keeps nearly all of its working life, and the inspection file documents the machine's actual state before any deposit.

Maintenance Support for the Caterpillar 306E2

After delivery, parts sourcing for this Caterpillar 306E2 runs through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, covering consumables and service items for buyers in Philippines, Indonesia and the wider region. The CAT C2.4 Turbo engine family is well stocked by regional distributors, which keeps routine service straightforward. The technical liaison on the order answers maintenance questions after the machine lands.

The Caterpillar 306E2 in Continuous Production

For port and aggregate programs, the Caterpillar 306E2 cycles with a 0.23 m³ bucket at 11.5 rpm swing speed, digging to 4.68 m and reaching 7.24 m. The 68 kN breakout force clears tough material, and the circuit runs at 34.3 MPa. The walk-around video shows the machine working through these cycles, and the report documents the measured values.

Transaction Structure and Regional Support

For buyers in Philippines, Indonesia and the wider region, the transaction is structured the same way: the report and video review come first, the signed contract states the terms, and payment by TT follows. The balance is settled against the export documents, and the post-sale support scope, where offered, is written into the signed contract. The technical liaison stays on the order through delivery.

Operator Experiences and Fit Signals

Operators running this class of excavator report consistent control response and a comfortable working station, which shows up as steady production across port and aggregate programs. For buyers in Philippines, Indonesia and the wider region, the deciding factor is the file: 1100 documented hours, the CAT C2.4 Turbo engine, and the dated inspection report that ships with the 6.2 Tons machine.

Comparing the Paperwork Before You Decide

Buyers evaluating this Caterpillar 306E2 against other listings in the 6.2 Tons class should compare the paperwork first: the dated inspection file, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1100 reading, and the written CIF quote. HMP prepares all three before the deposit is paid, and the machine is shown live on camera during the review.

Buyer Support Timeline from Inquiry to Delivery

The support timeline runs from inquiry to delivery without gaps: the CIF quote lands after your enquiry is reviewed, the file review and live walk-around follow inside a week, the deposit is paid by TT, and the unit loads on an available sailing schedule. The technical liaison reports the status at each step for buyers in Philippines, Indonesia and the wider region.

Spare Parts Picture for the Caterpillar 306E2

The spare-parts picture for this Caterpillar 306E2 is covered through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, and the CAT C2.4 Turbo family has distributor stock in the main target markets. The maintenance schedule provided with the sale lists the service intervals and the parts that fall due at each stage.

What Arrives with the Machine

With this Caterpillar 306E2, the buyer receives the machine, the export documentation pack, the dated inspection report, and the maintenance schedule. The hour-meter evidence, where available for the 1100 reading and the ECU scan results are part of the file. The technical liaison remains available after delivery for parts and service questions.

Fleet Standardization on the 6.2 Tons Class

For fleet managers standardizing on the 6.2 Tons class, this Caterpillar 306E2 is a repeatable unit: the 2024 build at 1100 hours, the CAT C2.4 Turbo powertrain and the 0.23 m³ bucket cover the standard program, and the inspection file makes the condition review fast. The machine can be added to an existing order cycle without special handling.

Rental Comparison and Ownership Math

Comparing this Caterpillar 306E2 against rental over a full season, the ownership math favors the machine when utilization is steady: the 6.2 Tons class unit carries its own maintenance record, and the inspection file removes the condition risk that usually drives the rental-versus-buy decision. The CAT C2.4 Turbo powertrain and the documented 1100 hours support that calculation.